Awesome Living

This collapsible carbon steel and aluminum shovel fits inside of a compact carrying bag, yet offers 16 functions. In addition to shoveling, it works as a saw, hammer, axe, wire cutter, screwdriver, hacksaw, knife, hook, hoe, ice pick, firestarter, whistle, disgorger, ruler, and even a bottle opener. A must-have in every car trunk.

This brass desktop accessory from Coppertist.Wu looks like a tiny crab. Its claws are designed to hold pens, eyeglasses, or a pocket knife. Plus, its back is sloped at just the right angle to hold a phone. Like Coppertist’s other items, it’s incredibly detailed, and it even has .925 sterling silver eyes that wobble around like a real crab.

This bright gun-style flashlight can crank out 6000 lumens in its max setting, projecting a spotlight beam that’s visible up to 1/2-mile away. In addition, it has a side-mounted floodlight, red and blue warning lights and includes a folding tripod stand. Its 10000 mAh battery can also be used as an emergency charger.

This unique tabletop display uses the natural properties of moss to improve air quality. Mingled with its plants is a grid of LED-backed tubes that can display the time and animations while providing light to help the moss flourish. It’s also a Bluetooth speaker and alarm clock, and its smart sprayer triggers images and sound effects. From the makers of the Moss Air.

Part of the debut collection of techwear brand Stasis Supply. The CU-1 Utility Bag stands out with its black fleece exterior and bright orange cord. The main compartment opens and closes up like a knapsack, but the bag also has a small zippered outer pocket made of nylon ripstop. A pair of elastic cords serve as the strap.

There’s a good reason the MutiFlex flashlight is so chunky: it packs a whole toolbox in its handle. In addition to its 1000-lumen flood/spot light, it packs a windproof arc lighter, a power bank, pliers, an adjustable wrench, a bottle opener, a knife, a saw, a can opener, screwdrivers, and a glass breaker. A great addition to any glovebox or emergency kit.

This versatile kitchen accessory combines a food chopper, a spice and coffee grinder with a kitchen timer, a digital scale, an ambient light, and a clock. It does all that, and it gets out of your way when not in use thanks to a magnetic strip you can mount on your wall that holds the KitchyHub and your knives.

Lexus teamed up with luxury appliance brand Monogram to create the ultimate pizza kitchen on wheels. This special Lexus GX 550 has a Monogram Smart Flush Hearth Oven in its cargo area, split rear doors with a wine and spirits bar, and storage for a pizza peel. The Monogram GX will be on display at the Food & Wine Classic, June 14-16, in Aspen, CO.

Wera’s 39-piece compact tool set is packed with 1/4″ bits, handles, a ratcheting driver, and sockets for on-the-go repairs. It has color-coded pieces for easy identification and a smaller tool holder for just the pieces you need when you want to travel light. Includes metric sockets and flat, Phillips, Torx, and metric hex driver bits.

Rumpl makes some of the best outdoor blankets. Now, they’ve turned their attention to comfy pillows for camping. Their Camp Pillow features a cool polyester side and a warm polar fleece side. Its topo-stitched fabric is stain- and water-resistant, while its interior is filled with a blend of recycled memory foam and polyester. Includes a stuff sack for carrying.

The SOG Kilowatt is great for electricians, homeowners, or anyone who works with wires. In addition to its 3.4″ clip-point blade, it has a built-in stripper with openings for wires from 10-gauge to 22-gauge. It’s also got a spring-loaded UTP stripper for cable jackets and a durable glass-reinforced nylon handle.

Bastion’s shiny Comet pen has an eye-catching mosaic-like finish that reflects light and adds texture to its titanium body. Like their other pens, it features a clicky bolt-action mechanism, and includes bonuses like a spare refill, a pen case, and e-books to help with your handwriting and productivity. Pre-orders ship mid-to-late July 2024.

The latest version of Überleben’s Zünden firestarter has a super-tough handle made from a wood composite. Its Sånft-korr ferrocerium rod and concave carbon-steel scraper get hot sparks going in seconds, while a paracord lanyard connects its parts so they never get separated.

NEBO’s versatile USB-rechargeable light offers three brightness settings: a 300-lumen lantern, a 120-lumen spotlight, and a 10-lumen mode that emulates flickering candlelight. It also doubles as a power bank for charging up USB devices. If you can only carry one light with you when camping, this should be it.

The hype on tote bags has cooled off. But if you like ’em and find them genuinely useful, New York-based Adsum has a casual packable bag for you to check out. The Zip Tote is made from ripstop nylon with a sweet brick grid pattern. It has a removable shoulder strap made from durable webbing and an interior zipped pocket. Available in either blue or red.

Store your phone, wallet, keys, watch, and other small accessories in style with these leather valet trays from Theras Decor and Gifts. They come in curvy, organic shapes reminiscent of large river rocks and are offered in small, medium, and large sizes. Mix and match colors, or go for a monochrome look. Handmade from Italian vegetable-tanned leather.